Police are investigating the theft of a 5.2 metre inflatable Avon work boat on asix metre boat trailer from St Agnes on Wednesday.

he boat was stolen from Middlegates in the town and is believed to have been towed onto the A30.

The victim has given the police a picture of the craft in the hope that someone may have seen it being taken away, or may have been offered it for sale.

Owners or marine craft are encouraged to make sure that their equipment is properly marked to make it harder for the thief to sell.

Anyone with any information regarding this theft is asked to call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 quoting crime reference GR/13/32